Pointing: meaning, definitions and examples
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pointing
[ หpษษชntษชล ]
gesture
The act of extending a finger or other object in the direction of something or someone, typically to indicate a specific target or direction.
Synonyms
directing, indicating, showing
Examples of usage
- He made a pointing gesture towards the exit.
- She used her pen for pointing at important details in the document.
location
A specific place or spot that is indicated or highlighted.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The map had a pointing to the exact location of the treasure.
- The tour guide used a pointing to the historical monument.
directing
To extend a finger or object towards something or someone in order to indicate or draw attention to them.
Synonyms
directing, indicating, showing
Examples of usage
- He was pointing at a bird in the sky.
- She pointed towards the menu on the wall.
Translations
Translations of the word "pointing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น apontar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคถเคพเคฐเคพ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช zeigen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menunjuk
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะบะฐะทัะฒะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ wskazywanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใ
๐ซ๐ท indiquer
๐ช๐ธ seรฑalar
๐น๐ท iลaret etme
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๋ฆฌํค๋ ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅุดุงุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ ukazovรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ ukazovanie
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ kazanje
๐ฎ๐ธ benda
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝาฑัาะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฃแแแแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ iลarษ etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ seรฑalar
Word origin
The word 'pointing' originates from the Old French word 'point', meaning 'dot, mark, small spot'. It evolved over time to refer to the act of indicating or highlighting a specific direction or location. The gesture of pointing has been a universal form of communication across cultures and languages, dating back to ancient times. It symbolizes focus, direction, and attention, playing a crucial role in human interaction and non-verbal communication.
See also: counterpoint, midpoint, pinpoint, point, pointed, pointedly, pointer, pointers, pointillism, pointillize, pointless, pointlessly, pointlessness, points, unpointed.